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RANDOM SELECTOR

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How to draw FUNGEES

December 5th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Fungees. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing CZT® Leslie Crumpler’s Zentangle® pattern: Fungees.

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How to draw LANTERN

December 3rd, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Lantern. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing Donna Blair’s Zentangle® pattern: Lantern.

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TanglePatterns String 029

December 1st, 2012
TanglePatterns String 029

This String is shared by tangler Sue Zanker for your creative enjoyment.

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Tangle Refresher 39

November 30th, 2012
Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago and more – oldies but goodies for your tangling pleasure.

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How to draw TRACERY

November 28th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Tracery. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing CZT® Dianne Krumnow’s Zentangle® pattern: Tracery.

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How to draw BUGLES

November 26th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Bugles. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing Joyce Evans’ Zentangle® pattern: Bugles.

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TanglePatterns String 028

November 24th, 2012
TanglePatterns String 028

This String is shared by tangler Anne Marks for your creative enjoyment.

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How to draw CO2

November 23rd, 2012
Zentangle pattern: CO2. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing Antonine Megger’s Zentangle® pattern: CO2.

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Giving thanks for our blessings – Happy Thanksgiving!

November 21st, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving Zentangle Zealots!

Tomorrow here in the U.S. the nation will be enjoying Thanksgiving Day traditions with family and friends and giving special thanks for our blessings.

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How to draw ZINGER

November 19th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Zinger. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Zinger.

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TanglePatterns String 027

November 17th, 2012
TanglePatterns String 027

This String is shared by CZT® Courtney Frantz for your creative enjoyment.

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Tangle Refresher 38

November 16th, 2012
Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago and more – oldies but goodies for your tangling pleasure.

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How to draw SAND SWIRL

November 14th, 2012
Zentangle pattern : Sand Swirl. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing Karry Heun’s Zentangle® pattern: Sand Swirl.

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How to draw KHIRKEE

November 12th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Khirkee. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing Claire Warner’s Zentangle® pattern: Khirkee.

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TanglePatterns String 026

November 10th, 2012
TanglePatterns String 026

This String is shared by CZT® Margaret Bremner for your creative enjoyment. Using an alphabet or font letter for your string.

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How to draw PUFFLE

November 9th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Puffle. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing CZT® Sandy Hunter’s Zentangle® pattern: Puffle.

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How to draw TRUMPITS

November 7th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Trumpits. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing Theresa Glover’s Zentangle® pattern: Trumpits.

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How to draw EDDY

November 5th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Eddy. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online video instructions for drawing CZT® Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle® pattern: Eddy.

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How to draw LACE CURTAINS

November 5th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Lace Curtains. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online video instructions for drawing CZT® Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle® pattern: Lace Curtains.

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How to draw POUF

November 5th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Pouf. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online video instructions for drawing CZT® Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle® pattern: Pouf.

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TanglePatterns String 025

November 3rd, 2012
TanglePatterns String 025

This String is shared by tangler Hope Martin for your creative enjoyment. Also a note about the invisibility of strings.

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Tangle Refresher 37

November 2nd, 2012
Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago and more – oldies but goodies for your tangling pleasure.

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TanglePatterns annual request for support, and news about the 2013 TANGLE GUIDE

November 1st, 2012
With my deepest thanks!

Greetings my friends, November 1st has come to be when I must make my annual personal request for financial support for TanglePatterns.com.

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How to draw WAFT

October 31st, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Waft. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing Beth Snoderly’s Zentangle® pattern: Waft.

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How to draw BUNZO

October 29th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Bunzo. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing the Zentangle®-original tangle: Bunzo.

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TanglePatterns String 024

October 27th, 2012
TanglePatterns String 024

This String is shared by tangler Jadie Wright for your creative enjoyment.

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How to draw CHORDIN

October 26th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Chordin. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing Elena Hadzijaneva’s Zentangle® pattern: Chordin.

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How to draw SNOOD and how to tangle a mandala or Zendala

October 24th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Snood. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

CZT® Suzanne McNeill demonstrates how to draw a 6-petal flower shape to tangle a Zendala and shows how to draw her Snood tangle pattern from the new Zentangle 8 book.

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Three new Design Originals Zentangle® titles

October 24th, 2012
Zentangle 7

It must be getting near holiday season because Zentangle® books are coming at us “fast and furious”. Here are three new titles from Design Originals.

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How to draw PAIZEL

October 22nd, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Paizel. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing CZT® Angie Vangalis’s Zentangle® pattern: Paizel.

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